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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2025

Paxton Hyatt

Asheville High School/SILSA

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
447 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

sustainable seafood meal

consumed
UP TO

20

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

6.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

15

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

65

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

366

minutes

spent learning

Paxton's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 29 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Cattle Farming

Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management

I will spend 60 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Cook With Sustainable Seafood

Improved Fisheries

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 70 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

Conservation Agriculture

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 18 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 32 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Paxton Hyatt 4/30/2025 6:40 PM
What I learned about family planning is that it can help reduce poverty. The way it can do that is when struggling adults accidentally have a kid, they aren't just put into poverty immediately. I also learned about how they can in the long term help reduce global warming.
The needs of different people in different places are while having the same overarching idea cn be very different in the USA for example, abortion is the main contender in that ring but in other countries with fewer rights for women, like Saudi Arabia Where their whole body is still restricted in marriage, divorce and child custody

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?
Paxton Hyatt 4/30/2025 6:07 AM
It can be better than wind in pure energy produced however, it is more expensive and cant be made in as many places. I would say it's worse than solar but that's just because solar is so widespread right now. Its pretty average but is really held back by where it can be placed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Paxton Hyatt 4/29/2025 4:16 PM
I have noticed on my daily walks that the sidewalks aren't that great they have them sometimes but then after a minute its back to just normal street its relly weird

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- CHARLOTTE GAYNER 4/29/2025 6:14 PM
  The inconsistencies in the sidewalks also are of note to me. While I am able to avoid tripping hazards by paying attention to where I am going, the big cracks make me think of the accessibility issues. For example, someone else may find it difficult to navigate the bumpy sidewalks, which may make them less eager to enjoy the outdoors.
  
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- Jeffrey Genodia 4/29/2025 4:32 PM
  One common notice on my daily walk are the nice people who smiles and greets you.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Paxton Hyatt 4/29/2025 6:48 AM
It could be put on small housing or apartments for power if it ever goes out, which is important, especially with the hurricane that just happened, You can never be too safe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Had you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Paxton Hyatt 4/24/2025 5:51 AM
Biomass is a renewable bridge to cleaner resources and covers a way wider range of things than I thought. What surprised me was how much could be saved using biofuel.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Paxton Hyatt 4/23/2025 6:13 AM
The way i can invest in geothermal energy is by taking time to learn bout it and spreading it by mouth

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Paxton Hyatt 4/21/2025 6:21 PM
It is more healthy for you nd will let u live longer it will help others by not contributing to our planet by not contributing towards methane production produced by cows.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Paxton Hyatt 4/02/2025 6:14 AM
No, i had never heard of the term silvopasture before now. I think the most significant advantage of silvo pasture is the shade for the cows.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Paxton Hyatt 3/28/2025 6:39 AM
Just because something is use by or best by by a few days doesnt mean u have to throw it out immediately saving on food waste and money (if its expired by you should throw it out)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Paxton Hyatt 3/21/2025 5:52 AM
It affects me because as I dont use any devices while eating I can just look around and enjoy the food

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